Blended Learning in Vocational Education
Nia Lestari (a), Muktiarni (a), Asep Maosul (a), Agus Haris Abadi (b)

(a) Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
(b) Politeknik Negeri Subang

Abstract

The different characteristics and orientations between vocational and academic education required the design of different learning processes and curricula. The ultimate success of vocational education was not only measured by learning achievement, but also on performance that was in line with the real world of work. Vocational learning paradigm changed in the current era demand, it needed changes in teaching methods that follow the industry trend change, information systems, quality of education and learners which have a significant relationship with the pedagogical methods and the needs of the workforce. This paper focused on it is also clear that the generally accepted concept of blended learning is that it blends some aspects of technology with face to face learning.. From several studies that have been caried out through the literature review method, Blended learning is balanced learning. This balance is achieved by combining the advantages of two learning modalities.

Keywords: Blended learning, technology, vocational education

Topic: Environmental Engineering